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Timeline

By: Michael Crichton
Narrated by: Stephen Lang
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Publisher's summary

In an Arizona desert a man wanders in a daze, speaking words that make no sense. Within twenty-four hours he is dead, his body swiftly cremated by his only known associates. Halfway around the world archaeologists make a shocking discovery at a medieval site. Suddenly they are swept off to the headquarters of a secretive multinational corporation that has developed an astounding technology. Now this group is about to get a chance not to study the past but to enter it. And with history opened to the present, the dead awakened to the living, these men and women will soon find themselves fighting for their very survival—six hundred years ago. . . .

©1999 by Michael Crichton (P)1999 Random House, Inc. Random House Audio Publishing, A Division of Random House Inc.
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Critic reviews

"COMPULSIVE READING . . . BRILLIANTLY IMAGINED."--Los Angeles Times

"EXCITING . . . CLASSIC ADVENTURE . . . [A] SWASHBUCKLING NOVEL . . . CRICHTON DELIVERS."--USA Today

"MORE SCREAMS PER PAGE . . . THAN JURASSIC PARK AND THE LOST WORLD COMBINED. . . . THE PACE WILL LEAVE MANY BREATHLESSLY GRASPING FOR OXYGEN MASKS."--San Diego Union-Tribune

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Technology and Ponies

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

If they like time travel and medieval stuff then this book will float your 1324 battleship.

What did you like best about this story?

My roommate and I listened to it while on a road trip. I fell asleep somewhere during the explanation of quantum physics, so you'd have to ask him.

Which character – as performed by Stephen Lang – was your favorite?

Anyone who spoke in medieval English.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No... BUT... if you want to get some crazy good nap time in on a boring roadtrip this is perfect (especially if the driver digs it, because that is the person who needs to be awake and all.)

Any additional comments?

I would say I slept for AT LEAST 80% of this book, but from what I heard it was pretty good.

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History the Ultimate in Travel

Love the idea and the story line. Michael Chrichton is an exciting author! Loved the voice of the narrator!

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loved it

loved the fantasy of time traveling combined with authentic ribbons of history and page turning suspense

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Awsome

Even before the movie came out I purchaced this book and was mesmerized. buy it, you will noot be disapointed.

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Thrilling story from start to finish

This was a great listen. Crichton does not disappoint. Despite being out for many years now this book still has a long waiting list at my local library. That should say something in itself.

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Exciting, refreshing novel

Great novel, keeps you on the edge, well written, excellent narrator. I enjoy reading about quantum mechanics and it's latest advances. This book, although fiction, gives the reader a slight introduction to this exciting science. Great book, it contains every thing: romance, love, hate, patriotism, betrayal, loyalty, science, and our everlasting contribution to humanity - War!

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gripping

I loved this! Michael Crichton will now be one of my favorite authors of all time! I've seen the movie, but this book is a million times better in every way! I love how Crichton writes! The performance was great for the narration too.

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Travel back in time !!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This audio kept me listening, in the car, while I was cooking, walking the dog, absolutely brilliant.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Timeline?

First experience of arriving in the future, the stillness.

Which character – as performed by Stephen Lang – was your favorite?

Marik, was my favorite, although loved them all.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Didn't want to take the ear plugs out till I got to the end, was sorry that it was finished.

Any additional comments?

Stephen Lang, kept the movie going in my head, great narrator.

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First audio book completed.

In the beginning, need to get used to not holding a actual book. An hour into it all settle down. However would love to have actual female to read the female parts. So allow reader get into the story better.

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meh.

wasn't super engaged in this book. glad it was relatively short. the ideas and the detail crichton uses are always impressive. but overall the book was just ok.

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